Are you a young graduate and want to live an international professional experience? The European Commission offers the possibility of following a program of traineeships at its various delegations! Do not miss this opportunity!

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Organization/Company: The European Commission is the executive body of the EU, which represents and defends the interests of Europe as a whole. It prepares proposals for new European legislation, manages daily work for the implementation of EU policies, manages the budget, allocates funding and allocates funds, represents the EU on the international scene. The original nucleus from which the current European Commission derives was the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community, created in 1951 and established on 10 August 1952 in Luxembourg. Initially there were 3 European executive bodies (ECSC High Authority, EEC Commission, Euratom Commission) coexisted until 1 July 1967, when the Merger Treaty brought them into one body, the Commission of the European Communities. The commissioners that comprise it, one for each member state, represent the political leadership of the Commission during the five-year term. The President gives each Commissioner responsibility for specific sectors. The Commission's daily work is carried out by its officials, ie administrative staff, lawyers, economists, translators, interpreters, secretarial staff, etc., structured in services called "Directorates General" (DG)

Duty Station:  Brussels (Belgium), Grange (Ireland), Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

Open To: Young graduates from all over the world

Timeframe: 1 March and 1 October

Deadline: 31/08/2018

Job description: The European Commission provides a program of internships for graduates from all over the world. Available in a wide range of sectors, traineeships offer the opportunity to get a close-up view of work at EU institutions. The content of the work depends to a large extent on the service to which it is assigned. Several opportunities are available in the fields of competition law, human resources, environmental policy and communication, to name but a few. Trainees perform tasks similar to those of newly hired graduates. In practice, you can be called upon to organize work groups and meetings, compile information and documentation, prepare reports and answer questions of information, as well as participate in unit meetings and other events. Specific tasks related to a particular service may also be envisaged: the Commission's lawyers perform different functions than the economists of the Court of Auditors or the general administrators of the Parliament

Qualifications: The traineeship program can access who:

- Has a university degree or equivalent, of at least 3 years of study, corresponding to a complete cycle (three-year degree)

-It has excellent knowledge (C level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) of two official EU languages, one of which must be a procedural language: English or French or German. For non-EU citizens only one procedural language is required

-Not having any previous work experience of any kind, exceeding 6 weeks in any EU institution, body or agency, EU delegations, with Members of Parliament (MEP) or Advocates General at the EUCJ

Wage:  € 1176.83 and reimbursement of travel expenses

Application process: To apply for the internship program it is necessary to register at the following address , following the various steps described

Useful links:

link to the offer   

European Commission  

Contact information: For any kind of information write to the following address

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Every year, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) offers a limited number of university graduates a five-month traineeship. Don’t miss your chance, have look at the various departments list and choose the one of your dreams

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Organization: created in 1994, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is the European Union's assembly of regional and local representatives.

It is composed of 350 members – regional presidents, mayors or elected representatives of regions and cities – from the 28 EU countries.

Members must be democratically elected and/or hold a political mandate in their home country. Through the CoR, EU local and regional authorities can have a say on the development of EU laws that impact regions and cities.

Duty Station:  several divisions

Timeframe:  autumn session:  6 September - 15 February

Deadline:  autumn session: between 1st October and 31st March (midnight, Brussels local time) of the same year

Job description:  

each trainee is assigned to a specific department of the CoR. The nature of the work depends largely on the unit. Some units are more politically oriented, others are more administrative. In general, the type of work assigned is equivalent to that performed by junior executive-grade officials.

The aim of the traineeship within the CoR is:

- to provide a unique, first-hand experience of the workings of the CoR in particular, and of the EU institutions in general

- to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the Committee's departments

- to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment

- to put into practice knowledge acquired during studies, particularly in your areas of competence

Qualifications: to apply for a traineeship with CoR the applicants must:

- be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union or of a State which is an official candidate for accession;

- have completed at least the first cycle of a higher education course and obtained a full degree by the closing date for applications

- have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another EU-working language (French or English)

Wage/Fees:  not mentioned

Application process: it is necessary to submit an electronic application using the online interface on the CoR website: http://www.cor.europa.eu/. Once you have submitted your application form, you will receive an e-mail with your status: "Confirmation of Registration".

Useful links:

dipartimenti del CoR

link alla pagina dei traineeship

application step-by-step

Contact information: Traineeships office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The German Institute for International and Security Affairs - SWP offers a limited number of three-month full-time paid internships for highly motivated students interested in research. Go and check the division you wish to apply for and leave for Germany

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Organization/Company: The German Institute for International and Security Affairs of Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) is an independent research institution which advises the Bundestag (German parliament) and the Federal Government on foreign and security policies. SWP was established upon private initiative in 1962 in Ebenhausen, near Munich. It was given the legal status of a foundation. Following the move of the government from Bonn to Berlin, SWP set up its new home in the capital in 2001. Since January 1965, when the Bundestag unanimously backed the establishment of an independent research centre, the Institute has been funded from the budget of the Federal Chancellery

Duty Station:  Berlin, Germany

Open To: young students and academics enrolled or that already have  a master’s degree course or that are intentioned to start one in:

- political science

- economics

- law

- administration

- occasionally also regional studies like ethnology, or journalism

Timeframe: depends on the application deadline

Deadline:

- 30th of September 2018 (for an internship starting at the earliest in December 2018)

- 31st of December 2018 (for an internship starting at the earliest in March 2019)

Job description: The work undertaken by the interns includes:

- assisting with all tasks within the research division, especially research projects, and producing documentation and background reports for research division members

- preparing reports of conferences and meetings

- literature research

- editing academic texts, researching and evaluating materials, helping to prepare meetings and conferences

- general administrative tasks

It is possible to apply for an internship in one of the several research divisions of the SWP that are:

- EU/Europe

- International Security

- Americas

- Asia

- Eastern Europe and Eurasia

- Global Issues

Qualifications: the qualifications needed to apply for the interships are:

- very good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

- good end-user IT skills (Word, Excel, web browsers)

- own ideas about what to achieve during the internship

- interest in policy consultation and communication

- commitment, ambition, teamwork and social skills

The several research divisions may have additional requirements, check the division you wish to apply following the links above

Wage:  Interns at SWP receive €300 per month

Application process: to apply for an internship in one of the above research division it is necessary to fill the linked application form with the following documents:

- Motivational letter (maximum one page)

- C.V.

- bachelor’s degree certificate

- interim and leaving certificates

- references, work references (if available) (copies)

- valid confirmation of student status (copy) or university confirmation of application for a place on a master’s degree course (original, must include expected enrolment date)

- residence permit (non-EU/EEA applicants, copy)

- if a public or private body has awarded funding for the internship, please supply documentation (including amount)

The application and the above listed documents have to be sent in one summarized .pdf file to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Useful links:

link to the internships’ page

application form

Contact information: all contacts can be found at the following link

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Every year, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) offers a limited number of university graduates a five-month traineeship. Don’t miss your chance, have look at the various departments list and choose the one of your dreams.

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Organization/Company: created in 1994, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is the European Union's assembly of regional and local representatives. It is composed of 350 members – regional presidents, mayors or elected representatives of regions and cities – from the 28 EU countries. Members must be democratically elected and/or hold a political mandate in their home country. Through the CoR, EU local and regional authorities can have a say on the development of EU laws that impact regions and cities.

 The Committee has a consultive role, i.e. it is compulsoryu for the Parliement consulting through the legislative phase. The opnion adopted by CoR must be taken in strong accoung by Parliament and by EU Commission.

Duty Station:  According to assigned divisions

Timeframe:  

- spring session: 16 February - 15 July

- autumn session:  6 September - 15 February

Deadline:

- spring session: between 1st April and 30th September (midnight, Brussels local time) of the preceding year

- autumn session: between 1st October and 31st March (midnight, Brussels local time) of the same year

Job description:

each trainee is assigned to a specific department of the CoR. The nature of the work depends largely on the unit. Some units are more politically oriented, others are more administrative. In general, the type of work assigned is equivalent to that performed by junior executive-grade officials.

The departments are mainly:

- CABINET OF THE PRESIDENT

- POLITICAL GROUPS  

- SECRETARIAT GENERAL

- DIRECTORATE A – MEMBERS AND PLENARIES

- DIRECTORATE B - LEGISLATIVE WORK

- DIRECTORATE C – LEGISLATIVE WORK 2

- DIRECTORATE D – COMMUNICATION

- DIRECTORATE E – HUMAN RESOURCES AND FINANCE

- DIRECTORATE L – LOGISTICS

- DIRECTORATE T - TRANSLATION

 Qualifications: to apply for a traineeship with CoR the applicants must:

- be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union or of a State which is an official candidate for accession;

- have completed at least the first cycle of a higher education course and obtained a full degree by the closing date for applications

- have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another EU-working language (French or English)

Wage/Fees:  not mentioned

Application process: it is necessary to submit an electronic application using the online interface on the CoR website: http://www.cor.europa.eu/. Once you have submitted your application form, you will receive an e-mail with your status: "Confirmation of Registration".

Useful links:

dipartimenti del CoR

link alla pagina dei traineeship

application step-by-step

Contact information: for any queries contact the Traineeships office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Would you like to experience a training experience with a European institution? Would you like to engage in improving the conditions of the European business sector? This is your chance and apply now!

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Organization: EuCham is a new international room organization devoted to building future business leaders. The privately organized, independent, non-governmental institution, which represents the interest of national and international companies active in Europe by improving the business environment in which they are active. The main objectives of the institution are:

- Enhancing the visibility and reputation of companies and of the private sector in general

- Information, networking (interaction and establishment of new contacts)

- Creation of new business opportunities

Creating venues for thematic and interdisciplinary discussions

- Elaborating innovative and high-calibre proposals for the improvement of company/territory/society relationships

- Contributing to the ethical development of the economic actors with education and guidance

- Promoting to the media the reputation and the prestige of the business world

- Promoting networking between companies

Duty sation: non specified

Deadline: Open

Open to: Students

Job Description: Selected candidates will be required to perform the following tasks:

- project coordination (international arbitration framework, business incubation, international funding, sustainability, etc.)

- meetings and seminars

- presentations and reports

- legal research

- social media management

- personal assistance to the management of the institution

- general case management

Requirements: Ideal candidates must meet the following requirements:

- business/social/legal/sustainability/environmental studies (students and graduates as well)

- fluent English, both written and spoken

- excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills

- team player, quick learner

- self-motivation, highly proactive attitude

- willingness to assume responsibility

- computer literacy, precision, attention to detail

Fee:  THe offers does not specificied if payment or reimboursement will be provided

Application Process: Applications must be sent to the email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., enclosing a CV in English (with photo), a cover letter and specifying details of the desired internship (period, scholarship, etc.)

Useful Links:

Vacancy Page

EUcham Official Website

Useful Contacts:

EuCham CEE

Via Terza Armata 117/4

34170 Gorizia - Italy

Tel. +39 0481 199 5533

Fax +39 0481 199 0242

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The European Solidarity Corps is the new European Union initiative which creates opportunities for young people to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad that benefit communities and people around Europe.

For more similar opportunities visit our section Europe

Organization: The European Solidarity Corps brings together young people to build a more inclusive society, supporting vulnerable people and responding to societal challenges. It offers an inspiring and empowering experience for young people who want to help, learn and develop. European Solidarity Corps participants carry with them ideas, convictions and expectations. The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment.

Duty station: candidate’s own country or abroad

Timeframe: Projects supported by the European Solidarity Corps can last from two to twelve months

Deadline: not specified

Open to: interested candidate must be legally resident in or have the nationality of one of the European Union Member States, or of the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Description: The European Solidarity Corps is the new European Union initiative which creates opportunities for young people to volunteer or work in projects that benefit communities and people around Europe. After completing a simple registration process, participants could be selected join a wide range of projects. These projects will be run by organisations which have been checked and authorised to run European Solidarity Corps projects. You can register for the European Solidarity Corps when you are 17 years old, but you cannot start a project until you are over 18. You must also complete the European Solidarity Corps project before you turn 31. Examples of what he/she could be asked to do include:

-Helping rebuild a school or community centre that has been devastated following an earthquake

-Providing support to newly arrived asylum seekers

-Clearing vegetation from forests to help prevent wildfires

-Working with disabled people in a community centre

Requirements: interested candidate should be between 17 and 30 years old and be a resident of determined countries

Wage:  not specified

Application process: online

Useful links:  

The European Solidarity Corps

Offer

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The American multinational, Mondelēz International, has a lot of exciting early careers offerings! Apply now and work all across Europe with its graduated and students Programs!

For further informations please consult the section Other Opportunities

Organization: Mondelēz International is a multinational American snack company. The Company manufactures and markets snack food and beverage products for consumers in approximately 165 countries around the world. The Company operates through five regions: Latin America, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Its portfolio includes over seven brands originally under the mark Kraft Foods, including Nabisco, Oreo, Milka chocolates, Philadelphia and Trident gum, as well as over 50 brands. The Company's brands span five product categories: biscuits, chocolate, gum and candy, beverages, cheese and grocery. The Company sells its products to supermarket chains, wholesalers, supercenters, mass merchandisers, distributors and other retail food outlets. The Company also uses the services of independent sales offices and agents in some of its international locations.

Duty Station: All across Europe

Open to: People with qualifications required

Timeframe: Not specified

Deadline: Open

Job description: Mondelēz International is constantly seeking new talents to paticipate in Programs for graduates, internships or apprenticeship in all its European locations.

Graduate Program: Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an international company constantly in collaboration with industry experts in a Program lasting 2 or 3 years

Training and Placement: The selected candidates will have the opportunity to grow within a multinational company under the supervision of a mentor for the achievement of corporate objectives

Apprenticeship programs: successful applicants will have the opportunity to grow within an international business and become part of a team to share knowledge and develop the necessary competencies for the role assigned to him

Qualifications: Applicants to the Graduate Program offered by Mondelez International must meet the following requirements:

- be in possession of a degree

- did not take part in any other Graduate Program

- pass an online test made by Mondelēz International at the time of application

Applicants for an internship position at Mondelēz international must meet the following requirements:

- not being in possession of a bachelor's degree

- meet the requirements of the specific call

Candidates selected for an apprenticeship program must meet the following requirements:

- be willing to join the program for a period ranging from 2 to 4 years

- be in possession of the professional requirements of the specific call

- have a professional qualification recognized nationally

Wage/fees: Expected, but not specified

Application process: All candidates must check the position more suitable with their qualifications and apply on the official vacancies page at Mondelez International

Useful links:  

Vacancies Page

Contact information:

European Headquarters

Lindbergh-Allee 1

8152 Glattpark

Switzerland

Tel: +41 58 440 40 40

Contact Page

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Interesting traineeship in The European Medicines Agency. You can have the possibility to do a unique experience in London, the world of medicine is waiting for you!

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Organization: The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU), located in London since 1995. The Agency is responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies for use in the EU. EMA protects public and animal health in 28 EU Member States, as well as the countries of the European Economic Area, by ensuring that all medicines available on the EU market are safe, effective and of high quality. EMA serves a market of over 500 million people living in the EU

Duty Station: London

Open to: Students with all the qualifications

Timeframe: Traineeships last for a maximum of twelve months (two consecutive six-month contracts)

Deadline: Open. There are two possible traineeship intakes per year, starting on 1 October and 1 April

Job description: The European Medicines Agency operates a trainee programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the Agency and its role within the activities of the European Union (EU) and provides professional experience in a working environment

Qualifications: The trainee programme is aimed at university graduates at the beginning of their professional careers. Applicants need to have:

- European Union (EU) or European Economic Area nationality

- An university degree (minimum Bachelor level) by 1 August for the October intake and by 1 March for the April intake

- A good command of English and knowledge of a second official EU language

 Successful candidates will typically have a background relating to the activities of the Agency, such as pharmacy, medicine, life sciences, healthcare, chemistry, information technology, law (with an interest in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs), human resources, finance, communications, public relations, or library and information science

Wage/fees: The Agency pays a maintenance grant of £1,550 per month to trainees. It also pays a travel allowance to compensate for relocation to the United Kingdom and other costs at the start and end of the traineeship

Application process: The next application process will be for the October 2017 traineeship intake. We recommend that interested candidates regularly check the website for updates

Useful links:

Open call

EMEA

Contact information:

Tel. +44 (0)20 3660 6000  

Fax +44 (0)20 3660 5555

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Ready to take part to EVS? It will be an unic experience in Belgium with other young volunteers like you. What are you waiting for? Apply now

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Organization: De witch works with young adolescent girls between 15 and 18 years old that are confrontated with several problems (behaviour, family, social, sometimes psychatric, school.... They try to find out very individually for each girl and her family context what is the best way to get their life back on the rails, where they still have some power to take their life back in their own hands. Besides help and therapy they want to give them a house/place where they can participate at a lot of attractive activities that aren't related to their problems (music workshop, painting, horses an other animals...), and so they can have positive experiences

Duty Station: Sint-Pieters-Rode (Holsbeek), Belgium

Open to: Everyone with all the qualifications

Timeframe: Almost 6 months

Deadline: Selections are done in November and December each year

Job description: De Switch are waiting volunteers like you: you can take part to EVS. The volunteer will help young girls in the daily tasks like cooking, taking care of the house shopping, evening activities and during shoolvacations day activities or going on camp. During the day all youngsters have their program, main work happens in the evenings and wednesday afternoon. In the first month the volunteer will get some preparation about life in the project, language course, working in a team and living together with other volunteers. In September the volunteer will take part in an on arrival training organized by the National agency and in January again in the mid term training. During the year the project is providing some language support to learn Duetch and coaching moments for personal learning and understanding of philosophy of the work

Qualifications:

- have social skills to communicate, get in contact with the youngsters through his/her tasks on the project

- mature enough to deal with, get along with non-motivated youngsters with behaviour problems

- able to organise work by yourself, taking initiative for own projects and activities to develop

- open minded and willing to discuss and think together with the team about your dealing with the youngsters and task

- able to live in rural setting (not in a city, nearest city Leuven is 12km)

Wage/fees: The volunteer will live in a house near to the project(app 2km) together with other EVS volunteers. It is located in a small village. The volunteer will have a room that he/she can lock with a key. Bathroom and kitchen are in common with other volunteers. Terras and outside places are in common with another project. The volunteer is getting a food budget to arrange his food outside the work hours. During work the volunteer has lunch in the project. The volunteer will get a bike to go to the project, the shop, the bus or train station. A bus card is provided to travel with the bus to the city

Application process: Send us an email with your motivation letter within the subject EVS Molenmoes and we will send you an application form.

Once we got the application form, we will get in contact as soon as we start selections and we need more information

Useful links:

De Switch Homepage

Open call

Contact information:

Gravenstraat 54

3220 Sint-Pieters-Rode (Holsbeek)

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016 / 44 19 32

016 / 25 24 95

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Are you interested in doing a working experience abroad in a completely new environment? Would you like to give your contribute to a very popular brand such as Red Bull? Now you can do it! Apply for this job and don’t miss this chance!

For further similar opportunities visit our section Other Opportunities

Organization: Red Bull is a famous brand created in 1987 by the Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz who was inspired by similar drinks and products available in Asia such as the Krating Daeng and, therefore, Red Bull quickly spread throughout Europe, as well. Once introduced, the product, still now consisting of an energy drink, was eventually sold on worldwide markets finally reaching an amount of 5.387 billion cans sold in 2013. In 2012, the organization employed 8,966 people located in 165 countries with a total sales volume of 4,930 billion euros

Duty station: Turku, Finland

Open to: All students interested and in possess of the required qualifications

Timeframe: Not specified

Deadline: Open

Job description: The Red Bull Wings Team are a fun-loving, entrepreneurial, charming and dynamic group at the heart of Red Bull's marketing strategy. Their goal is to drive product trial, win new users, and introduce existing users to new consumption occasions. More specifically, the intern will be required to:

- Live and breathe the product and brand

- Plan unique and strategic missions to reach consumers when they need wings

- Be experts at engaging and interacting with consumers

- Have an amazing attitude that helps the organization to reach the hearts and minds of consumers

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must be in possess of the following qualifications:

- Current driver license is essential

- Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to different people in a range of occasions

- Charismatic and outgoing personality

- Enthusiastic, energetic and positive attitude

- Commitment, professional and a great team player

- Flexible working hours

- Flexible schedule as well as ability to work unusual hours, including nights, weekends and some holidays

- Student in University or University of Applied Sciences

- Fluency in written and spoken Finnish and English

Wage/Fee: Not specified

Application process: In order to apply for this vacancy, by clicking on “Apply now” below the page, candidates must send a cover letter including an explanation of why their experience is specifically relevant to this role at Red Bull

Useful links:

Red Bull Official Website

Vacancy Page

Contacts information:

In order to contact the organization, it is necessary to click here

Edited by Marco Berardini

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